veneration

CEFRC1

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Deep respect for someone or something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Profound reverence, respect or awe.

Examples

  • The ancient temple was built in veneration of the gods.

  • The old monk was held in great veneration by the local people.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.

  2. The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.

More examples

In context

  • Veneration is the act of treating someone with deep and great respect.

  • In Miss Jemima's eyes an autograph letter of her sister, Miss Pinkerton, was an object of as deep veneration as would have been a letter from a sovereign.

Quick test

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The community held their wise elder in great blank for his guidance and wisdom.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.